Ranch Potato Salad
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5
Ranch Potato Salad
Description
Red potatoes are scrubbed, chopped, and simmered until tender, then cooled completely to avoid diluting the dressing. The dressing blends sour cream, plain Greek yogurt, and a packet of ranch seasoning, creating a flavorful and creamy base. Cooked potatoes are mixed with the dressing, crispy bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped fresh chives.
This potato salad offers a balance of tender potatoes, creamy and tangy dressing, smoky bacon, and sharp cheese. The chives add a mild onion flavor enhancing the freshness. Chilling the salad for at least two hours allows flavors to meld and the texture to firm.
Russet potatoes can be used if peeled first. Optional mix-ins include hard-boiled eggs, green or red onions, diced celery, Dijon mustard, or chopped pickles for different flavor profiles.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potato approx. 7 medium or 5 large potatoes, red
- 1 cup Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Dressing
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 3 tablespoons chives chopped fresh
Instructions
- Scrub potatoes and cut into pieces. Place in a large pot and fill with cold water 1" above the potatoes.
- Simmer potatoes for 16-18 minutes or until tender. Drain well and cool completely.
- Once potatoes are cooled, combine dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add the potatoes, bacon, and cheese. Toss to combine and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use peeled russet potatoes if preferred over red potatoes.
- Ensure potatoes are fully cooled before mixing with the dressing to maintain texture.
- Chilling the salad for a minimum of 2 hours helps flavors meld and enhances taste.
- Optional add-ins include chopped hard-boiled eggs, green or red onions, diced celery, Dijon mustard, or chopped pickles for variety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 594mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 650mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 389IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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